1994 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 730 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
